Quantity Surveyor

Gold Group; York and North Yorkshire, Leeds; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company car

27 days leave

Pension contribution

Private healthcare

Annual bonus

Job summary

Gold Group is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support a major energy infrastructure framework across Yorkshire, based from York or Leeds.

You will work with a commercial team to manage NEC contracts, cost forecasting and variations, with travel to project sites as needed. The role offers a competitive salary and package with travel and healthcare advantages.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Solid NEC contracts knowledge and a desire to deepen expertise.
• Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills.
• Collaborative approach engaging with stakeholders.
• Experience on earthworks, structures, utilities or power projects is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial management of NEC-based projects within the framework.
• Track costs, forecast and report against budgets.
• Prepare and submit compensation events and variations.
• Procurement, valuation and payment administration of subcontracts.
• Measure works, handle interim applications and contribute to final accounts.
• Coordinate with site teams to align commercial controls with programme delivery.

Skills

NEC contracts

Cost control

Commercial awareness

Numerical skills

Collaborative

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Major Energy Infrastructure Framework (Yorkshire)

Location: York / Leeds

Salary: £48,000 to £58,000 dependent on experience + travel allowance + package

I am currently representing a leading UK main contractor with a strong presence in the energy and infrastructure sectors, who are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to support delivery of a major National Grid framework across Yorkshire.

This is a long-term programme of works focused on critical upgrades to the high-voltage power network. The project scope is varied and technically engaging, encompassing extensive earthworks, construction of multiple small civil structures, and upgrades to key elements of the transmission infrastructure.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will form part of an established commercial team, working closely with a Senior Quantity Surveyor and Managing Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial performance of defined work packages across the framework.

• Supporting the commercial management of projects delivered under the NEC suite of contracts
• Cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting against project budgets
• Assisting with the preparation and submission of compensation events and variations
• Subcontract procurement, valuation, and payment administration
• Measurement, interim applications, and contribution to final accounts
• Working closely with site teams and planners to ensure commercial controls align with programme delivery

About You

Suitable candidates are likely to demonstrate:

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, infrastructure, or utilities
• A solid working knowledge of NEC contracts, with a desire to deepen technical and contractual expertise
• Strong numerical, analytical, and commercial skills
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to engage with operational and commercial stakeholders
• Experience across earthworks, structures, utilities, or power-related projects (advantageous but not essential)
• Residence within a reasonable commuting distance of York or Leeds

The Package

The contractor is offering a competitive and well-rounded employment package, including:

• Competitive starting salary of £48,000 to £58,000
• £6,000 car allowance or company car
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Annual bonus
• Long-term work secured through a flagship National Grid framework

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to develop your career within a blue-chip contractor, working on a nationally significant energy infrastructure programme. You will benefit from long-term stability, exposure to complex NEC-based projects, and clear progression routes within a supportive commercial structure.